•Aug. 10 – Patton, a South Central graduate, struck out two in three innings of relief during a 12-5 win against Orem. He allowed four hits, but no runs or walks. On the season, Patton is 0-6, with a 6.91 earned-run average, in 10 games, including eight starts. He has struck out 55 batters in just 41 2/3 innings pitched.

The Vandalia men’s slo-pitch softball league will be holding the finals of its annual double-elimination league championship tournament on Thursday, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Seeding for that tournament, which started on Monday, was determined in a single-elimination tournament that was held last Thursday, and Buckstop Archery, the regular-season champs, earned the No. 1 seed.

One day before, the league handed out individual awards, with Justin Atwood bringing home most valuable player honors.

The new USDA meal pattern regulations require schools to serve more vegetables and whole grains.
The Vandalia School District will be incorporating a variety of different vegetables and whole grain products into its menus to follow those regulations.
District cafeteria personnel hope the students will try these new vegetables and whole grains, and create healthier eating habits for themselves.
Thursday, Aug. 16 – No school – teachers’ inservice.
Friday, Aug. 17 – No breakfast or lunch – early dismissal.
Breakfast

Fall PE classes
Kaskaskia College and the Fayette County YMCA will be offering a variety of physical education classes for the upcoming fall semester.
Courses include:
• Jogging – This course is an individualized program of running activities for self-motivated runners.
Each student will meet with the instructor. At that time, a schedule of training sessions will be agreed upon for the semester.